people from all over, from ireland, denmark, australia, iceland, spain. shouting, did you kill your wife? did you kill your wife? >> i think she's dead. reporter: for downtown's younger relatively unknown stars, the show has been life changing. emmy-nominated michelle daugherty was on the cover of vanity fair undressed. >> it's thrilling actually to be a part of something that's captured the hearts of the world. >> reporter: dan stevens is currently on broadway, signing autographs at the stage door every night. >> you two can stay here. reporter: but joanne froggett, anna, also nominated for an emmy this year may have the best story. >> this is my most fabulous year ever actually. it's incredible with all the success of downtown, the emmy nominations, three movies coming out this year. i'm also getting married this year which is a big, big news. >> reporter: like downtown abbey, you know a show is big when it gets spoofed. >> what is this about? if we don't find an hare, it will take back the franchise from us. >> reporter: come on now. downtown arby's? >